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Aide-Mémoire
ISA/M.01/WD.02
23rd-28th June, 2019
Kampala, Uganda
(Confidential)
Aide-Mémoire for Expert Level Visit to Uganda for Pre-Feasibility Study of Solar
Pumps, Rooftop and Mini-Grid Projects by International Solar Alliance Secretariat held
from 24-28 June, 2019.
Venue: Kampala, Uganda
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Aide-Mémoire
Expert Level Visit for Pre-Feasibility Study of Solar Pumps, Rooftop and
Mini-Grid Projects by International Solar Alliance Secretariat
June 24th, 2019 to June 28th, 2019
A. Background/ Introduction of the Mission
During 24th June, 2019 to 28th June, 2019, ISA led Expert team visited Republic of Uganda,
hereafter referred to as the Host Country, for pre-feasibility study of demand submitted to ISA
Secretariat for Solar Pumping Systems under the call for Expression of Interest (EoI) from ISA
vide number No. 23/61/2017/NFP/R&D. This Aide-Memoire (AM) summarizes the outcome of
stakeholders’ meetings with the expert team (as detailed in the Annex-1 to this document) as
well as agreements reached therein. The AM was discussed in the wrap-up meeting on 28th
June, 2019, chaired by ……….. . As agreed, this AM shall be a point of reference for future
planning as well as implementation of the programme.
B. Overall Status of the Programmes
1. Programme for Solar Water Pumping Systems
The Host Country has submitted a demand for 30,000 Solar Pumping Systems against the
call for Expression of Interest from ISA. In response to the demand aggregation submitted
by the Government of the Host Country, ISA Secretariat has engaged consultants from
KPMG India for feasibility study of the projected demand as well as analysis of institutional
capacity of stakeholders in the project and division of responsibility thereof. Country
templates have been prepared by the consultants, surveying the institutional and policy
framework in the Host Country as well as potential deployment of solar energy-based
applications in agriculture and electricity sectors. The Country Templates have been
shared with the National Focal Point and the Embassy of the Host Country in India with
the expectation that it would provide the Government of Host Country, an opportunity to
plan relevant meetings with various stakeholders during the visit as well as gather the
requisite data in the pre-visit to enable a pre-feasibility study. Additionally, ISA is
conducting a price discovery bids through Energy Efficiency Services Ltd for 272,579 Solar
Pumping Systems based on aggregated demand from 22 Member Countries as of
December 31st, 2018. It is expected that there shall be a significant reduction of price
through demand aggregation. A brief overview of the tender document is annexed below
in Annexure 4.
2. Programme for Solar Mini-Grids
The host country is prioritising solar water pumping systems and structure of solar water
pumps and after the implementation of these systems the host country will join the ISA’s
programme on solar mini grid. This has not been shared considering the preference of the
country for solar water pump systems. To discuss various business models of solar mini
grid projects, ISA Secretariat has engaged consultants from PwC for the possibility of solar
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mini grid projects as well as analysis of institutional capacity of stakeholders in the project
and division of responsibility thereof. Data collection templates have been prepared by the
consultants to aggregate the demand, the institutional and policy framework in the Host
Country as well as potential deployment of solar mini-grids for access to electricity. The
Country templates have been shared with the National Focal Point. ISA expects NFP to
gather the required information to estimate the demand of mini grid and also coordinate
with the rural electrification agency for the required policy and regulatory framework in the
country for implementation of such projects.
3. Programme for Solar Rooftop
The host country is prioritising solar water pumping systems and structure of solar water
pumps and after the implementation of these systems the host country will join the ISA’s
solar rooftop programme. To discuss various business models in rooftop solar projects,
ISA Secretariat has engaged consultants from PwC to discuss the possibility of the rooftop
projects under the present scenario of electricity as well as the analysis of institutional
capacity of stakeholders. Country templates have been prepared by the consultants for
collating the demand of solar rooftop electricity generation and required policy framework
in the Host Country. Demand of the solar rooftops for off-grid applications, access to
electricity and home lighting systems is also need to be aggregated. The Country
Templates have been shared with the National Focal Point and the Embassy of the Host
Country in India. ISA expects NFP to gather the required information to estimate the
demand of Solar rooftop and also coordinate with the concerned departments as well as
with the rural electrification agency for the required policy and regulatory framework in the
country for implementation of such projects.
4. Programme for E-mobility and storage
The host country is prioritising solar water pumping systems and structure of solar water
pumps and after the implementation of these systems the host country will join the ISA’s
storage and E-mobility programme. Delegation from ISA Secretariat discusses briefly the
various ongoing programmes in the area of storage and E-mobility and possible areas
where Uganda can engage with the members of ISA. Discussions were undertaken on the
importance of storage with regard to off-grid electrification and how suitable interventions
may be undertaken going forward. NFP, Uganda, expressed the interest in implementation
of E-mobility solutions and suitable discussions may be undertaken going forward.
C. Key Discussions
1. Consultative workshop on ISA country framework (24th June 2019)
i. One day consultative workshop on ISA country framework was organized in Kampala
which was hosted by MEMD and MOFA. The workshop was well attended by the
relevant stakeholders including officials from government, the academicians, industry
players and funding agencies. The detailed list of attendees is as per annexure 1. The
key objective of the workshop was to sensitize the stakeholders in Uganda on the focus
areas of ISA, update on the activities that have been undertaken, share the proposed
roadmap going forward and detail out areas wherein involvement of Uganda shall be
required to take forward the implementation of various programmes. A number of
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interactive sessions were held wherein presentations were delivered on the various
subjects and queries of the stakeholders were considered and to an extent addressed.
ii. The honourable director, MEMD highlighted and emphasised the need to develop a
country framework for the ISA programme. It was mentioned about the focus of
Uganda to achieve 30% of energy needs from solar and that the country looks forward
to financial and technical benefits from association with ISA. It was highlighted that
with an average solar radiation of 5.64 kWh/m2/day, Uganda has tremendous potential
for solar applications and thus the current focus is to exploit solar energy and policy
framework within the RE policy, 2007 which already exists in the country. Mentioning
about the issue of electricity access with about a quarter of country only having access
to electricity, he said that solar could possibly address this challenge.
iii. Need was emphasised for harnessing the potential of solar water pumps to increase
the yield of food in the country considering there are areas of food shortage despite
abundant solar energy and the solar water pumps being a high priority area for the
country. A request was also made to provide the 30,000 pumps as grant or through
soft loan.
iv. Discussions were also held around the relevance of solar rooftop and mini-grids for
Uganda electricity sector, the evolution of business models in the solar rooftop sector,
the potential models in the mini-grid sector, the possible models for implementation in
Uganda and the challenges foreseen for implementation.
v. Member, REA, Uganda mentioned that business models in mini-grids are still in the
pilot stage in the country and are challenged by sustainability. There are high tariffs
and thus the subsidy requirements and therefore the anchor load based model may
be considered for adoption.
vi. It was also mentioned that Uganda is reaching to the surplus electricity status after the
commissioning of two new hydro power projects, therefore for the next 5 years, no new
generation capacity will be added to the grid. The focus of the Government will be
towards the increase of electricity demand. Hence the solar rooftop and mini grid
based generation projects can only be taken up in off grid mode.
vii. A presentation was also made on the ISA STAR centers and it was requested to the
Government of Uganda to suggest the most suitable university to host it. A discussion
around various universities was held. The most prominent ones are Soroti, Busitema
and Makerere University.
viii. Main outcomes from the stakeholders workshop are:
a) ISA in Uganda will have a taskforce having NFP, MEMD, MoFA and
representatives from ministry of Finance, Planning & Economic Development,
Water and Environment and Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries.
b) Separate discussions shall be undertaken of National Task Force for feasibility
of solar water pumps.
c) REA will consider programme level approach for solar off grid applications in
their rural electrification plan.
2. Technical consultative workshop on ISA Country Framework (25th June 2019)
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Consultations with ministries, including MEMD, MWE, MAAIF and MOFA, universities and
industry players were undertaken to further understand the scope for solar applications in
Uganda specifically solar water pumps, solar rooftops and mini-grids. Discussions were
also held on the National Task Force to be established for ISA activities in Uganda.
i. Solar water pump
a) MEMD shall be the nodal agency, coordinating with Ministry of Finance,
Planning & Economic Development, MOFA, MAAIF, MWE, MOLG and other
relevant stakeholders. The MEMD shall be supported at the district and local
level by the local bodies and officers of the relevant Ministries.
b) NFP will provide the basis of determination of demand for 30,000 solar water
pumps once the modalities of implementation are clearly defined.
c) The pumps will be installed across the country and the agro-ecological zones
will determine the required pumps
d) The target group of solar water pumps to be procured under the ISA
programme will be small farmers, typically those not using irrigation.
e) GoU and ISA will further explore plans for solar pumps post financing tie-ups.
In case there is a requirement of only 20,000 pumps, the 10,000 pumps could
be substantiated with other applications like community drinking, schools and
health centres.
f) By 2040, Uganda has a target of 1.5 million ha of land to be under irrigation.
For implementation of the same a proper plan is required. Considering only
0.5% of the irrigation potential is realized, there is scope for solar water pumps.
g) Government of Uganda (GoU) has a national development plan (NDP) III and
the discussion on solar applications should be a part of the NDP III.
ii. Solar Rooftop and mini grid applications
a) Typically standalone solar systems are required for cooking and water heating
purpose.
b) Independent standalone solar rooftops are also deployed by Uganda
telecommunications, by health centres for refrigeration and air conditioning and
by schools.
c) The grid connected rooftops are not installed considering power surplus
situation.
d) REA is developing off-grid policy identifying areas for mini-grid and rooftop.
e) Currently there is a plan for RE strategy and plan for 2022 where grid will reach
and where grid will not reach.
f) ISA can support GoU in development of roadmap for solar which can consist
of solar off-grid including solar home systems, street lights, refrigeration, cold
storage etc.
g) Currently there is no provision for being producer and distributor of energy of
the same.
h) Currently there is no policy for solar rooftop in Uganda and GoU is working
towards it.
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i) If tariffs of mini-grids are lower than the main grid supply, then GoU may
consider mini-grids considering the need for stable power.
iii. Setting up of National Task Force
a) There may be a cell established which could be functional without the task force
and the task force may be called for as required.
b) The task force shall be constituted by GoU. A draft structure and roles for
members of the task force have been shared with GoU and the GoU shall revert
on the same. The Terms of Reference for the National Task Force are to be
finalised.
c) Government of Uganda wants to have a framework to be put up which could
be implementable for the country to see physical progress on implementation
of solar applications.
3. Ministerial Consultations (25th June and 27th June)
ISA Expert team met with Stakeholder Ministries/Regulatory bodies (List of
Ministerial/Regulatory Consultations provided in Annex 2 to the AM document) for
assessment of institutional capacity, division of responsibility and coordination for
successful implementation of the project as well as exploring implementation models and
financing avenues to be deployed for the project.
i. Consultation with the officials of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral
Development
a) Current status of Power Generation capacity, Actual Electricity generation,
Transmission and Distribution infrastructure- Uganda has a total installed
electricity generation capacity of 1,167 MW. Hydropower stations accounted
for 88% of installed capacity, followed by cogeneration, thermal (heavy fuel oil
stations used as stand-by sources), and solar. As of now around 27%
population has access to grid based electricity.
b) Current status of Grid-Connected as well as off-Grid Solar and Renewable
Energy installations – There are 50 MW of solar projects that are connected
with the grid. For new solar projects, a tariff of below 8 cents/kWh is proposed.
The information for off-grid projects is currently not available.
c) Details of Current Solar Programme/Projects: Ongoing/In pipeline: Under the
EU fully funded project, 10,000 home lighting systems are to be provided.
d) Benchmark costs (based on current programme) for solar pumps/rooftops/ min-
grids: UGS 71 million for 5 HP solar pumps
e) Projected demand for programmes other than those for which demand has
been submitted against the call for EoI: Solar pump demand for 30,000 has
been submitted.
f) Policy support for Solar and Renewable Energy: Country has a national
renewable energy policy 2007 which is currently under review. There is no
separate solar policy available. It is proposed to develop a solar roadmap for
the country.
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g) Regulatory and Financial Support to Solar Energy: Uganda energy credit
Capitalisation Company for financing and providing end user loan to the
customers. United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and DfID are
providing sale based grants.
h) Nomination of Technical institutions for Capacity Building: Nomination process
is underway. Soroti, Busitema and Makarere Universities are being considered.
ii. Consultations with Ministry of Finance, Planning & Economic Development
a) Finance for Solar PV systems: Benchmark cost (Based on Current
programmes) prevailing in the country for Solar: Uganda Shillings 2,200/W of
panel
b) Water irrigation budget: The details will be provided by MAAIF.
c) Project pipeline for Finance: There a number of projects under ACDP, IDB,
Agricultural Value Chain Project, FIEFCO projects.
d) Multilateral and bilateral policies: National Irrigation Policy
e) Number of Multilateral and bilateral agreements supporting solar: Only one
agreement was signed with Ms Nexus Green Uganda Ltd.
f) Current budget provisions for solar: The details will be provided by MAAIF.
g) Is there any budgetary allocation for NDC: To be provided
h) Nomination of Technical institutions for Capacity building: Capacity building will
be at various levels like technicians, engineers, farmers.
iii. Consultations with Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
(MAAIF)
a) Details of the demand submitted by the host country:
(i) Project location and capacities of the pumps:
a. The locations are mainly in the selected districts in (Western),
eastern, North, North East, West Nile, Part of Central and all cattle
corridor districts.
b. 1HP, 2hp, 5Hp, 7.5Hp, & 10Hp depending on origin, quality, make
and country of origin
(ii) Logistics and costs for transportation: These are to be included in the
budget and unit costs of the product and after sales services
(iii) Proposed timeline for implementation of individual projects: Immediate
(FY2019/20) but other are within the next 2yrs and 5 years
(iv) Agriculture Budget: Ugx 1.1Tn
(v) Irrigation area covered/Type of Irrigation system/Crops Irrigated/ Budget
for Irrigation/ Average plot size:
a. 5% coverage.
b. Mainly Drip, sprinkler and combination, etc
c. Mainly Pastures, Horticulture, Citreous, Maize, Coffee, Tea,
Sugarcanes, Bananas, Rice, Dairy and Fish
b) Nomination of Technical institutions for Capacity Building: Capacity building
will be at various levels like technicians, engineers, farmers and bankers.
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iv. Consultations with Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE)
a) Total Water resources (surface and ground) and their distribution: Data has
been received.
b) Irrigation potential (total and harnessed); Type(s) of Irrigation systems: 0.5% of
total irrigation potential is harnessed.
c) Is there any budgetary allocation for NDC: To be provided
d) Nomination of Technical Institutions for Capacity Building: Capacity building will
be at various levels like technicians, engineers and farmers.
v. Consultations with Ministry of Local Government (MOLG)
a) Rural Development policies and indicators: Not discussed
b) Nomination of Technical institutions for Capacity building: Capacity building will
be at various levels like technicians, engineers, farmers and bankers.
vi. Consultation with Regulatory authorities, relevant government departments
a) Regulatory framework in the Electricity Sector: Institutions in the power sector
(i) Ministry of Energy and Mineral development – Policies
(ii) Rural Electrification Agency – Extension and distribution of electricity
(iii) Electricity Regulatory Authority – licenses and permits
(iv) Uganda Investment Authority – Investment license – license obtainable
in one day
(v) Uganda Revenue Authority – Taxes collection
(vi) Uganda Energy Credit Capitalization Company :- provides vendor loans
and end-use credit for solar systems, biogas systems, electricity
connection etc
(vii) Transmission and Generation companies
(viii) Independent power producer – Private Sector led power generation
project
b) Tariff structure: In accordance with the Electricity Act 1999, Cap 145, Uganda
Electricity Transmission Company Limited, the holder of System Operator
license was designated by the Electricity Regulatory Authority to publish
standardized tariffs for sales to the grid of electricity generated by renewable
energy systems of up to a maximum capacity of 20MW. The tariff structure has
been shared.
c) Procedures/Timelines for setting up of Solar Projects: Worldwide the time
frame for power project depends on availability of capital for the project and
availability of land.
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vii. Outcome of the Meeting(s)
Items on Agenda
Discussed
Findings/
Observations
Recommendations Official/
Agency
responsible
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development
Solar rooftop No grid connected
generation is
planned.
Off grid applications
shall be explored.
The planning for
procurement from
off-grid applications
may be initiated.
MEMD / REA
Solar mini grid The mini grid
program has not
been signed by
GoU.
The GoU,
considering low
levels of electricity
access may initiate
the involvement in
mini-grid
programme.
REA
ISA Star Center The selection of
university is
underway. The
options are Soroti,
Busitema and
Makerere University
The nomination of
the university may be
shared at the
earliest.
GoU / MEMD
Financial model for
implementation of
solar water pumps
No financing is
available from the
government. There
are certain aid
agencies which
provide funding and
loan guarantees.
Government of
Uganda may explore
the financing
arrangement from
MFIs.
Further a new
scheme of solar
water pump for
irrigation may be
developed for
implementation by
MAAIF. The scheme
may be on cost
sharing basis by
department (20%),
soft loans by bank
(60%) and farmer
contribution (20%).
MEMD
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Items on Agenda
Discussed
Findings/
Observations
Recommendations Official/
Agency
responsible
Financing data on
the existing
funding schemes
for solar and solar
water pumps.
Financial model to
be decided basis on
the financing
arrangement of the
solar pumps.
None MEMD
Ministry of Finance, Planning & Economic Development
Budgetary
provision for solar
programmes.
Finance ministry will
share budgetary
provision for relevant
ministries based on
the request from
these ministries.
None Ministry of
Finance,
Planning &
Economic
Development
Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF)
Basis for demand
estimation of
30,000 pumps.
Basis has been
shared.
None MAAIF
Data regarding the
cropping, farm
holding and
requirement of
solar pumps.
Required data has
been shared.
None MAAIF
Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE)
Data on irrigation
techniques,
existing projects
and solar irrigation
based projects
deployed.
Required data has
been shared
None MWE
Ministry of Local Government (MOLG)
Development of
scheme for local
capacity building
for solar
appliances.
No particular
existing scheme.
Local capacity
building for solar
appliances should
be undertaken.
MOLG
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Items on Agenda
Discussed
Findings/
Observations
Recommendations Official/
Agency
responsible
Development of
solar based
community and
local development
plan.
REA has plant for
off-grid
electrification.
However no specific
programme with
budgetary allocation
for solar based
projects exists.
Engagement of local
community should
be undertaken for
development of
programmes.
MOLG
Regulatory authorities, relevant government departments
Off-grid solar
rooftop and mini-
grid solutions
deployed in the
rural areas
including tariff
determination
methodology.
Off-grid solar
solutions are
deployed by Uganda
telecommunications,
by health centres for
refrigeration and air
conditioning and by
schools with the tariff
to retail consumers
being subsidised.
Uganda may
consider deployment
of suitable models to
lower the tariff for
mini-grids in rural
areas.
MOLG
4. Consultations with Multilateral Development Banks/Development Financial
Institutions/ Bilateral Institutions
i. Findings:
a) The following MDBs, DFIs and BIs have a presence in Uganda:
(i) AfDB
(ii) World Bank
(iii) GIZ
(iv) DfID
(v) JICA
(vi) USAID
(vii) EXIM Bank
b) ISA Expert team met with the GIZ and JICA as listed under the Annexure -3 to
the AM document for assessment of activities being undertaken by the
agencies in the area of solar energy in the country.
c) JICA has recently initiated exploring of renewable opportunities in Uganda and
they shall assess the needs and requirements of solar energy projects. The
initial assessment is encouraging and JICA shall explore the possibility of
financing the solar projects going forward.
d) GIZ is working in the areas of mini-grids and has launched two projects
‘Promotion of Mini-Grids in Northern Uganda’ and ‘Promotion of Mini-Grids for
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Rural Electrification’ in the area. GIZ going forward may undertake more
projects in Uganda.
e) EXIM Bank is willing to fund solar energy based projects and if request is
received from Government of Uganda, suitable financing shall be provided.
f) The meetings with other institutions have to be undertaken.
ii. Agenda of the Meetings
a) Financial infrastructure and Modalities:
b) Project(s) in Progress and their implementation model(s)
c) Institutional Framework for implementation of Externally funded projects
(i) Institutions to Engage
(ii) Challenges faced/Ease of Doing Business
The information mentioned in the agenda above still has to be gathered while connect
has to be established with other MDBs, DFIs and BIs.
5. Consultations with Inter-Governmental Institutions
i. Findings
a) The following Inter-Governmental Institutions have a presence in Uganda:
(i) EACREEE
(ii) GGGI
(iii) UNDP
(iv) UNCDF
b) The meetings with these institutions have to be undertaken.
ii. Agenda of the Meetings
a) Role of these institutions in the host country and projects underway
b) Institutional support provided by them to externally funded projects
The information mentioned in the agenda above still has to be gathered while connect
has to be established with the Inter-Governmental Institutions.
D. Components of Action
1. Implementation agencies involved
i. Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD), Government of Uganda
ii. Ministry of Finance, Planning & Economic Development, Government of Uganda
iii. Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), Government of Uganda
iv. Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE), Government of Uganda
v. Ministry of Local Government (MOLG), Government of Uganda
vi. Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), Government of Uganda
2. Role of Implementation agencies
No. Name of agency Role
1. Ministry of Energy and Mineral
Development (MEMD)
Nodal ministry for coordination and
implementation of solar related projects.
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No. Name of agency Role
2. Ministry of Finance, Planning &
Economic Development
Mobilise and approve the financing for solar
related projects in Uganda
3. Ministry of Agriculture, Animal
Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF)
Assess the requirements for solar pumps
and monitor the implementation of the
projects.
Ministry of Water and
Environment (MWE)
4. Ministry of Local Government
(MOLG)
Supporting in implementation and
monitoring of projects in the rural areas.
5. Ministry of Foreign Affairs
(MoFA)
Coordination between the Government of
Uganda, private sector and ISA.
3. Financing of Projects
i. Implementation Model to be adopted
a) Government Funded
b) PPP
(i) Private Sector Participation
(ii) Cooperative institutions
c) OPEX
d) CAPEX
e) Entrepreneurship based
ii. Financing Options
a) Grant Based
b) Grant-Debt Hybrid
c) Debt Based
The above suggested options have already been discussed Government of Uganda and
NFP. They shall deliberate further for the appropriate model and modalities. For any further
information required in the model, ISA shall support Government of Uganda and NFP. ISA
will also facilitate the structuring of the model with the financial partners basis the
requirement and decision by Government of Uganda.
4. Skill Development/Capacity building of implementing agencies, local system
integrators, consumers (Farmers for Solar Pumping Systems)
i. Consultations with Ministries
a) Capacity building is required for technicians, bankers and academicians in the
area of solar based applications.
b) Awareness amongst farmers with regard to solar applications and business
models is also required for the uptake of these appliances.
c) ISA may support the capacity building programmes and awareness creation
initiatives for solar applications through iSTAR-Cs and ISA partner.
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ii. Consultations with academic institutions
a) The ISA delegation interacted with Soroti, Busitema and Makerere University
on the possible involvement of these institutions under iSTAR-Cs’ programme.
A visit was also undertaken to Busitema University to understand the
expectations of the university and the infrastructure availability for capacity
building.
b) Expectations of ISA from iSTAR-Cs’ and possible support to iSTAR-Cs was
also shared.
c) ISA shall share concept note and consent form for iSTAR-Cs and. Government
of Uganda shall identify the iSTAR-Cs.
d) Mobilisation support shall be done from foundations, multilateral banks and ISA
partners such as AfDB, UNDP, GIZ, JICA for iSTAR-Cs.
iii. Consultation with Local Industrial Associations
iv. Consultations with MDBs/DFIs and inter-governmental organisations
a) Capacity building has been discussed with JICA and GIZ and it is a part of their
ongoing programmes. The detailed discussions with these programmes for
capacity building plans have to be further undertaken.
b) ISA shall approach the MDBs/DFIs and inter-governmental organisations for
capacity building programmes through NFP.
5. Information to be provided by the host country to ISA Secretariat
Information Needed Agency responsible Status
Water irrigation budget MAAIF Data required
Project pipeline for Finance MAAIF Received, details required
Multilateral and bilateral
policies
MAAIF Received, details required
Number of Multilateral and
bilateral agreements
supporting solar
MAAIF Received, details required
Current budget provisions for
solar
Data required
NDC budget Data required
Irrigation area covered/Type of
Irrigation system/Crops
Irrigated/ Budget for Irrigation/
Average plot size
MAAIF Received, clarification
required
Possible areas for involvement
of private sector with ISA
USEEA Data required
6. Compliance Norms
i. Environmental and Social Norms
a) Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
b) Social Impact Assessment (SIA)(where applicable)
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ii. Technical Standards
iii. Grievance Redressal Mechanisms
The current scope of the mission does not cover the above mentioned norms and the
same may be covered during future visits.
7. Details and Agenda of next Review Visit
This will be mutually discussed between Government of Uganda and ISA Secretariat and
accordingly finalised.
8. Summary of Agreed Actions
No. Agreed Action Organisation/
Institution
Responsible
Estimated
Timeframe
Budgetary
provision
1. To expedite the
acceptance of the
amended framework
agreement by Government
of Uganda and to formally
submit to the depository,
i.e. Ministry of External
Affairs, Government of
India (GoI).
Government of
Uganda (GoU)
To be
decided by
GoU
No financial
requirement.
2. Participation and consent
of Uganda to participate in
all five programmes of ISA
and nominate a country
representative for each of
the five ISA programmes.
Government of
Uganda
1 month No financial
requirement.
3. ISA to share office
memorandum and ToR.
ISA 2 weeks No financial
requirement.
4. Creation of National Task
Force for Solar (NTFS)
with Hon’ble Minister of
Energy as Chair & NFP as
Convener under Article 2
and Article 3 of the
Framework Agreement.
Government of
Uganda
3 months GoU will allocate
the necessary
budgetary
provisions, if
required.
5. Solar roadmap for Uganda:
a. Sharing of format for
solar roadmap.
b. National solar roadmap
shall be got developed
by the GoU.
a. ISA
b. Government
of Uganda
c. Government
of Uganda
a. 2 weeks
b. 6 months
c. 6 months
a. No financial
requirement
b and c.
GoU will
allocate the
necessary
budgetary
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No. Agreed Action Organisation/
Institution
Responsible
Estimated
Timeframe
Budgetary
provision
c. Completion of draft solar
roadmap by involving
different agencies such
as REA, private investor
associations such as
USEA, agricultural
department, water
department, academic
institutions and other
relevant stakeholders
and referring to
implementation plans,
strategic plan, Uganda
Vision plan 2040, local
community plan and
other relevant plans.
provisions.
Alternatively
GoU may
explore
technical
assistance
(TA) from
Multilaterals/
Bilaterals /
Inter-
governmental
organisations
present in
Uganda such
as GIZ, AfDB,
JICA, DfID,
GGGI, and
UNDP.
6. Government of Uganda will
share the investment
policy to attract
investments in solar
energy and this may also
be integrated in the solar
roadmap which is being
developed.
Government of
Uganda
2 weeks No financial
requirement.
7. Development of new solar
schemes in association
with other government
departments like health,
education, irrigation,
sanitation, agriculture, rural
development, local bodies
and others and industry
associations.
Government of
Uganda
Ongoing
basis
GoU will allocate
the necessary
budgetary
provisions, if
required.
8. To explore the sources for
financing of 30,000 solar
pumps either through:
a. Government of
Uganda’s funds.
Government of
Uganda and
ISA
Ongoing
basis
GoU with various
options
suggested.
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No. Agreed Action Organisation/
Institution
Responsible
Estimated
Timeframe
Budgetary
provision
b. Through soft loans from
bilaterals like EXIM
bank,
AfD/GIZ/DfID/JICA/
USAID
c. Multilateral soft
loans/technical
assistance from
multilateral such as
AfDB, World Bank
d. Grant from UNIDO and
UNDP and private
investors through
CAPEX/ RESCO mode.
9. Post price discovery of
30,000 solar pumps and
finalising modalities of
financing as above,
facilitate through EESL the
deployment of pumps in
Uganda in coordination
with NFP in Uganda.
Government of
Uganda and
ISA
6 months GoU with various
options
suggested.
10. Preparation of pre-
feasibility report for
deployment of solar pumps
in Uganda.
Government of
Uganda and
ISA
2 months Technical
assistance
provided by ISA
and local logistic
support by GoU.
11. a. Sharing of iSTAR-Cs’
concept note and
consent form.
b. Identification of iSTAR-
Cs and providing the
basic infrastructure.
c. Mobilise support from
foundations, multilateral
banks and ISA partners
such as AfDB for
iSTAR-Cs.
a. ISA
b. Government
of Uganda
c. Government
of Uganda
and ISA
a. 2 weeks
b. 1 month
c. 1 year
a. No financial
requirement.
b. GoU for basic
infrastructure
requirement.
c. Mobilisation of
support from
foundations,
multilateral
banks and ISA
partners such
as AfDB by
GoU and ISA.
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No. Agreed Action Organisation/
Institution
Responsible
Estimated
Timeframe
Budgetary
provision
12. Infopedia:
a. Structure for country
profile for infopedia to
be provided to NFP.
b. Country profile for
uploading on infopedia.
c. Sharing of best practices
and videos on solar
energy in Uganda to be
uploaded on infopedia.
a. ISA
b. Government
of Uganda
c. Government
of Uganda
a. 4 months
b. Ongoing
basis
c. Ongoing
basis
a. No financial
requirement.
b. No financial
requirement.
c. No financial
requirement.
13. Mobilise best practices
teams including industrial
delegation to Uganda from
host country and other
member countries.
ISA 3 months Host country and
industrial
delegation will
bear their own
cost. Local
logistic support
will be provided
by GoU.
14. a. Office memorandum
with ToRs on Task
Force on International
committee of chambers
of industry and business
(ICCIB) to be shared
with GoU.
b. Nomination of business/
industry association
such as to be member
of the task force.
a. ISA
b. Government
of Uganda /
USEA
a. 1 month
b. 3 months
a. No financial
requirement.
b. No financial
requirement.
15. a. Identification of
foundations that will
strengthen the NFPs by
building their capacities
to deliver their role vis-
as vis ISA.
b. Identification of
foundations in Uganda
to support in developing
solar projects/
community based
a. ISA
b. Government
of Uganda
and ISA
a. 3 months
b. To be
filled
a. No financial
requirement.
b. No financial
requirement.
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No. Agreed Action Organisation/
Institution
Responsible
Estimated
Timeframe
Budgetary
provision
projects and also build
the capacity of NFP
16. Financial assistance to
NFP for better coordination
of ISA programme and
activities.
ISA 3 months To be decided.
17. Participation in Assembly/
outreach event/ capacity
building programmes:
a. Invitation for
participation in the ISA
Assembly (Delhi NCR,
30th October to 2nd
November 2019), RE-
Invest (Delhi NCR, 30th
October to 2nd
November 2019), and
SunWorld (Peru, Lima,
12-14 November 2019).
b. Invitation for
participation in other
outreach events such as
COP-25 and World
Future Energy Summit
2020.
c. Invitation for training
under Master Trainers
Programme, ISA
fellowship for Master’s
Degree and other
relevant programmes.
a. ISA
b. ISA
c. ISA
a. 2 months
b. Ongoing
basis
c. Ongoing
basis
a. To be decided
on case to
case basis.
b. To be decided
on case to
case basis.
c. To be decided
on case to
case basis.
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Annexure 1
List of Participants in Stakeholder consultative Workshop
No. Name and
Designation of
Participating
Delegate
Parent Institution Current function(s) of the
institution
Inputs
suggested, if
any, for ISA
country
programme
Role to be played by
Parent institution in
implementing ISA
programme
Contact information
for official liaison for
Parent institution and
ISA Secretariat
1. Auma Julian W.Water Works
Ltd.
Provider of Solar Water Pumps,
Pumping Solutions & Pumps
Accessories for commercial,
agricultural & community water
problems in Uganda.
Explore further
opportunities for
private sector to
engage with ISA.
Possible participant for
implementation of solar
water pump programme.
w.waterworksug@gmail.
com
2. Luzze Rashid CEFA (Clean
environment for
Uganda)
Provide training and consultancy
in smart agriculture, fish farming
and clean cook stoves.
Possible participant for
implementation of solar
water pump programme.
3. Esther Nyanzi UNREEEA Umbrella organisation of six
member associations to avail a
platform for consolidating the
renewable energy and energy
efficiency private sector wing as
well as improving its business
environment.
Possible financing
availability for
solar programmes
in Uganda.
Possible partner for
implementation of solar
programmes.
4. Joseph
Okolowei
KCCA (Kampala
Capital City
Authority)
Responsible for the operations
of the capital city of Kampala.
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No. Name and
Designation of
Participating
Delegate
Parent Institution Current function(s) of the
institution
Inputs
suggested, if
any, for ISA
country
programme
Role to be played by
Parent institution in
implementing ISA
programme
Contact information
for official liaison for
Parent institution and
ISA Secretariat
5. Seboula Simon MEMD Nodal ministry for
implementation of RE related
projects in Uganda.
Nodal ministry for
coordination and
implementation of solar
projects.
6. Ochiling Julius MEMD Nodal ministry for
implementation of RE related
projects in Uganda.
Considerations
and modalities for
the ISA solar
programmes in
Uganda.
Nodal ministry for
coordination and
implementation of solar
projects.
7. Sarien
Nyangoma
MEMD Nodal ministry for
implementation of RE related
projects in Uganda.
Nodal ministry for
coordination and
implementation of solar
projects.
8. Kalule Eddie MEMD Nodal ministry for
implementation of RE related
projects in Uganda.
Nodal ministry for
coordination and
implementation of solar
projects.
9. Kimbowa S.
Emmy
USEA Independent non-profit
association dedicated to
facilitating the growth and
development of solar energy
business in Uganda and East
African region.
Possible partner for
implementation of solar
projects.
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No. Name and
Designation of
Participating
Delegate
Parent Institution Current function(s) of the
institution
Inputs
suggested, if
any, for ISA
country
programme
Role to be played by
Parent institution in
implementing ISA
programme
Contact information
for official liaison for
Parent institution and
ISA Secretariat
10. Nabukenya
Winnie
MEMD Nodal ministry for
implementation of RE related
projects in Uganda.
Nodal ministry for
coordination and
implementation of solar
projects.
11. Percival Egau Soroti University One of the nine public
universities and degree-
awarding institutions in the
country.
Sharing of
consideration for
association of
academic
institutions with
ISA.
Possible i-STARC [email protected]
12. Wafula Wilson MEMD Nodal ministry for
implementation of RE related
projects in Uganda.
Being NFP,
provided inputs for
implementation of
various ISA
programmes in
Uganda.
Nodal ministry for
coordination and
implementation of solar
projects.
13. Munjamja
Hatmi
MEMD Nodal ministry for
implementation of RE related
projects in Uganda.
Nodal ministry for
coordination and
implementation of solar
projects.
14. Kassy Inne
Atim
MEMD Nodal ministry for
implementation of RE related
projects in Uganda.
Nodal ministry for
coordination and
implementation of solar
projects.
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No. Name and
Designation of
Participating
Delegate
Parent Institution Current function(s) of the
institution
Inputs
suggested, if
any, for ISA
country
programme
Role to be played by
Parent institution in
implementing ISA
programme
Contact information
for official liaison for
Parent institution and
ISA Secretariat
15. Wasswa
Joseph
MWE The Ministry has overall
responsibility of the
development, managing, and
regulating water and
Environment resources in
Uganda
Shared the
irrigation
provisions in the
country and key
considering for
implementation of
solar water
pumps.
Support in
implementation of solar
water pumps
programme in the
country.
16. Augustine M.
Tsongo
MEMD Nodal ministry for
implementation of RE related
projects in Uganda.
Nodal ministry for
coordination and
implementation of solar
projects.
17. Owiny Marvin ERA Statutory Body to regulate the
Generation, Transmission,
Distribution, Sale, Export and
Import of Electrical Energy in
Uganda
Inputs on
development of
models to reduce
the retail tariff for
consumers.
Coordination agency for
determination of tariff
and approval of solar
based projects.
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18. Daniel Olinga ERA Statutory Body to regulate the
Generation, Transmission,
Distribution, Sale, Export and
Import of Electrical Energy in
Uganda
Coordination agency for
determination of tariff
and approval of solar
based projects.
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No. Name and
Designation of
Participating
Delegate
Parent Institution Current function(s) of the
institution
Inputs
suggested, if
any, for ISA
country
programme
Role to be played by
Parent institution in
implementing ISA
programme
Contact information
for official liaison for
Parent institution and
ISA Secretariat
19. Ivan Tim Owya Soroti University One of the nine public
universities and degree-
awarding institutions in the
country.
Shared possible
areas for possible
collaboration
between academic
institutions and
ISA.
Possible i-STARC [email protected]
20. Kilama George Busitema
University
A leading agricultural university
in Uganda.
Shared possible
areas for possible
collaboration
between academic
institutions and
ISA.
Possible i-STARC [email protected]
21. Balisenguka MEMD Nodal ministry for
implementation of RE related
projects in Uganda.
Nodal ministry for
coordination and
implementation of solar
projects.
22. Lubowa Alex MEMD Nodal ministry for
implementation of RE related
projects in Uganda.
Nodal ministry for
coordination and
implementation of solar
projects.
23. Tammsuza K
Ammis
MEMD Nodal ministry for
implementation of RE related
projects in Uganda.
Nodal ministry for
coordination and
implementation of solar
projects.
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No. Name and
Designation of
Participating
Delegate
Parent Institution Current function(s) of the
institution
Inputs
suggested, if
any, for ISA
country
programme
Role to be played by
Parent institution in
implementing ISA
programme
Contact information
for official liaison for
Parent institution and
ISA Secretariat
24. Elisha
Lingoloabi
UECCC Responsible for coordinating
funding from the Ugandan
government, international
development partners and the
private sector, to invest in
renewable energy infrastructure
in Uganda, with emphasis on the
promotion of private sector
participation
Possible funding agency
for implementation of
solar projects.
25. Okanya
Boniface
MAAIF Overseer of the Agricultural
sector where it formulates,
reviews and implement national
policies, plans, strategies,
regulations and standards and
enforce laws, regulations and
standards along the value chain
of crops, livestock and fisheries
Shared
information on
agriculture system
in the country and
requirements from
ISA’s programme.
The ministry will support
in demand assessment
and implantation of solar
water pumps
programme.
Okanya.boniface@yaho
o.com
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Annexure 2
Ministerial Consultation Agenda
List of
Ministerial
Consultations
Date of Meeting Agenda
Discussed
Role of
Ministry/Agency in
the implementation
of projects
Future
Course of
Action
Ministry of
Energy and
Mineral
Development
24th, 25th, 27th
June
Various activities
and
arrangements
for
implementation
of ISA
programmes.
The mandate of the
Ministry of to
Establish, Promote
the Development,
Strategically
Manage and
Safeguard the
Rational and
Sustainable
Exploitation and
Utilization of Energy
and Mineral
Resources for Social
and Economic
Development.
To support
GoU in
various
relevant
activities as
mentioned
above.
Ministry of
Finance,
Planning &
Economic
Development
24th, 25th, 27th
June (No direct
meetings were
undertaken and
discussions were
undertaken by
NFP and other
ministries on
their behalf).
The budgetary
provisions for
solar and
irrigation
projects in
Uganda and
possible
financing options
for the projects
under ISA’s
programme.
Formulation of
economic and fiscal
policies, and
mobilize resources
for the
implementation of
government
programs.
To support
GoU in
various
relevant
activities as
mentioned
above
Ministry of
Agriculture,
Animal Industry
and Fisheries
(MAAIF)
27th June Details of
agriculture and
basis of
estimation of
30,000 solar
pumps.
The Ministry is the
overseer of the
Agricultural sector
where it formulates,
reviews and
implement national
policies, plans,
strategies,
regulations and
standards and
enforce laws,
regulations and
standards along the
value chain of crops,
To support
GoU in
various
relevant
activities as
mentioned
above.
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List of
Ministerial
Consultations
Date of Meeting Agenda
Discussed
Role of
Ministry/Agency in
the implementation
of projects
Future
Course of
Action
livestock and
fisheries.
Ministry of Water
and Environment
(MWE)
24th, 25th, 27th
June
Details on
irrigation in
Uganda.
Has the overall
responsibility of the
development,
managing, and
regulating water and
Environment
resources in Uganda
To support
GoU in
various
relevant
activities as
mentioned
above.
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Annexure 3
Agenda of Consultations with MDBs/DFIs/UNDP/Regional Intergovernmental
organisations
List of
Consultations
Date of
Meeting
Agenda
Discussed
Role of
Ministry/Agency in
the implementation
of projects
Future Course of Action
JICA 24th June
2019
Solar related
projects
being
funded in
Uganda.
Funding agency a. Discussion on
information and
details on possible
programmes as
mentioned above.
b. Create synergies
between the activities
of JICA and ISA
programme in
Uganda.
GIZ 24th June
2019
Mini-grids’
projects
being
financed in
Uganda
Funding agency a. Discussion on
information and
details on possible
programmes as
mentioned above.
b. Create synergies
between the activities
of GIZ and ISA
programme in
Uganda.
EXIM bank 24th June
2019
Financing of
solar
projects in
Uganda
Financing agency a. Discussion on
information and
details on possible
programmes as
mentioned above.
b. Create synergies
between the activities
of EXIM Bank and
ISA programme in
Uganda.
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Annexure 4
International Competitive Bid for Solar PV Water Pumping Systems – Summary
1. Overview
ISA is facilitating an International Competitive Bid for the aggregate demand submitted by
the member countries through Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) for price
discovery. The bid encompasses installation of SPV pumping systems in consonance with
global performance and design standards and competitive prices in the member countries
along with opportunity for extended comprehensive maintenance contracts with the
suppliers. EESL has been mandated with the management and implementation of the
bidding process spanning preparing bid documentation, opening and evaluation of the
bids. Moreover, EESL would also be providing project management consultancy (PMC)
services to the buyer through structuring of the programme, provisioning of best practices
handbooks etc.
2. Structure of the Bid
The bid document establishing clear division of responsibility among different
stakeholders, that is – EESL, the implementing agency; Member country, the buyer;
Bidder, the supplier.
Scope of Work
The Bid provides a choice to the host country between two service options –
(i) Service 1, which encompasses supply, installation and commissioning of complete
system at buyer’s site with a warranty of 5 years
(ii) Service 2, which encompasses the entire scope of service 1 and additionally requires
the supplier to provide the comprehensive maintenance service for 5 years, which
shall be operationalised through remote monitoring as well as biannual visits by
vendors to the project site as well as service centres in the host country.
The bidder has been assigned full responsibility for packaging, forwarding, transportation,
supply and any breakage/losses under both the service options. Further, bidder is to be
held liable for any manufacturing defect and any cost and time overruns.
3. Responsibility division
Responsibility division among bidder and buyer is presented in Table below.
Responsibility Part A Part B Part C Part D
Packing Bidder Bidder Bidder Bidder
Loading on Truck
(Carrier) with
Insurance Bidder Bidder Bidder Bidder
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Export-Custom
Clearance MC Bidder Bidder Bidder
Carriage to Port of
Export MC Bidder Bidder Bidder
Unloading of Truck
in Port of Export MC Bidder Bidder Bidder
Loading Charges in
Port of Export MC Bidder Bidder Bidder
Carriage to Port of
Import MC Bidder Bidder Bidder
Unloading Charges
in Port of Import MC MC Bidder Bidder
Loading on Truck
(Carrier) in Port of
Import MC MC Bidder Bidder
Carriage to place of
destination MC MC Bidder Bidder
Insurance MC MC Bidder Bidder
Imports Custom
Clearance MC MC Bidder Bidder
Import Taxes MC MC Bidder Bidder
Transport from
destination port to
site MC MC Bidder Bidder
Installation&
Commissioning MC MC Bidder Bidder
Repair and
Maintenance for 5
years MC MC MC Bidder
MC=Member
Country
Wherein, Part A, B, C, D denote different price packages according to services
provided by the bidder.
4. Conditions of Contract
(i) International suppliers have been held liable for all taxes, stamp duties, license
fees outside purchaser’s country
(ii) All supplied goods are insured in freely convertible currency against loss or
damage incidental to manufacture/acquisition, transportation, storage, delivery.
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(iii) Buyers are allowed to buy from open market at bidder’s expense, in the
contingency that product delivered is damaged. Warranty shall continue to be
applicable from manufacturer.
(iv) Member countries have been provided a 20 % leeway on the bill of quantity (BoQ)
as well as change in target location, whether within the state or across states with
additional burden of transportation charge for change in location.
(v) Timeline of 120 days has been set for delivery of equipment to destination country’s
port from date of issuance of Letter of Award (LoA) with installation and
commissioning within 180 days. A penalty of 0.5 % of the value of delayed
equipment installation up to 10 % of total has been set for every week’s delay.
Moreover, in the event of delay, country may order the delayed quantity from
another bidder who has matched the price for delayed supply.
5. Price Bid evaluation
Price quote for all the, above, mentioned packages will be invited and techno-commercially
suitable bidders with lowest price, L1 for a particular pump size shall be determined based on
the aggregate price of all relevant packages within the chosen service. That is, for service one
price of package A, B, C will be aggregated and for Service two price of all packages will be
aggregated.
The implementing agency, EESL, has retained the right to split the total order among multiple
bidders other than L1 based on price bid hierarchy, provided non-L1 bidders match L1 price.
Thus, the member country can be assured of L1 price from every vendor.
6. Technical Bid Evaluation
The bid document has set qualifying standards for the bidders based on their financial
strength, experience in solar PV and Solar Pumping System industries (both quantity of supply
and installations considered). Moreover, the bid document includes IEC standards and
requirement of certification to be produced by the bidders to establish their technical bona
fides to participate in the bidding process.
7. Additional Responsibility of the Bidder
The bidder has been mandated to establish a project office/regional office/depot store within
the country within four weeks of issue of Letter of Award (LoA). The office shall ensure
adequate human resources for logistical support, service coordination. Further, the bidder has
been held responsible for ensuring end-of-life management of supplied equipment either
directly or indirectly. Bidder shall also submit a sim monthly performance report to the buyer
along with a yearly report to EESL/ISA.
Minutes of Meeting
ISA/M.01/WD.01
24-28 June, 2019
Kampala, Uganda
(Confidential)
Minutes of Meeting for Expert Level Visit to Uganda for Pre-Feasibility Study of Solar
Pumps, Rooftop and Mini-Grid Projects by International Solar Alliance Secretariat
held from 24-28 June, 2019.
Venue: Kampala, Uganda
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Minutes of the meetings
Expert Level Visit for Pre-Feasibility Study of Solar Pumps, Rooftop
and Mini-Grid Projects by International Solar Alliance Secretariat
June 24th, 2019 to June 28th, 2019
A. Background
The International Solar Alliance (hereinafter referred to as “ISA”) is a treaty based inter-
governmental organization which was launched on 30 November 2015, in Paris, France, with
Headquarters in India (UN Registration No. 54949). ISA is established to collectively address key
common challenges to the scaling up of solar energy in its Member Countries. Uganda is one of
the founding members of ISA.
ISA has been framing various Programmes in order to implement various solar application in the
Member Countries. All the Programmes of ISA are member driven. Currently there are 5 ISA
programme viz. 1) Scaling Solar Applications for Agricultural use 2) Affordable Finance at Scale 3)
Scaling Solar Mini Grids 4) Scaling Rooftop Solar and 5) Scaling Solar E-mobility and Storage.
Team under ISA Secretariat visited Uganda from 23rd June 2019 to 29th June 2019. The team
consisted of members from ISA, PWC and KPMG (details provided in Annexure I).
The objectives of the Mission were:
1) To create awareness of ISA Programme and its activities among all the important Ministries/
Departments and other stakeholders in Uganda under the guidance of Mr. Wilson Wafula, the
National Focal Point (NFP) of ISA in Uganda
2) To compile the required information and interact with officials to carry out pre-feasibility studies
for implementation of demand of 30,000 number of Solar Water Pumping Systems, given by
Uganda against the call for Expression of Interest issued by the Secretariat of ISA.
3) To discuss and understand the possibilities of solar rooftop and mini-grid projects in Uganda.
4) Discuss regarding iSTAR center & capacity building of officials & agencies in Uganda on various
Solar Applications.
Apart from the above main objectives, the ISA mission wanted to understand and gather information
on the existing energy scenario of Uganda including renewable energy activities, agriculture/
irrigation infrastructure and various policies/ regulations in the country, which will help ISA to assist
Uganda in developing country programme to scale up solar applications.
NFP had prepared the schedule of the meetings in the form of two full day’s workshop with various
concern officials and dignitaries of the Government of Uganda. List of participants from various
Ministries / Departments such as MEMD, Ministry of Finance, Planning & Economic Development
MWE, MOFA, MAAIF, along is attached as Annexure II. Date wise meeting details are as following:
B. Date of the meeting - 23rd June 2019
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Agenda – Dinner meeting with Indian Ambassador to Uganda
Venue – Royale Imperial Hotel, Kampala
The ISA team was invited on a dinner meeting hosted by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral
Development and was attended by Ugandan High Commissioner to India H.E Ms. Grace Akello
and the Indian High Commissioner to Uganda H.E Mr. Ravi Shankar, along with the officials from
MEMD including the NFP. Over dinner, informal discussions were held on the possible options for
scaling up of solar based applications in the country and how Uganda can effectively leverage the
ISA platform to fulfill its requirements. Key messages from the discussion around the scenario of
finance, energy and agriculture were:
1. Ugandan electricity is largely hydro based and with two upcoming hydro projects, country will
be power surplus from the generation perspective. However considering the low levels of
access to grid, especially at rural level, significant demand for solar based applications exists.
2. There is requirement for solar based pumps for irrigation and community services, considering
the erratic nature of rainfall.
3. Government of Uganda (GoU) is less inclined to take debt for social projects considering the
existing significant debt for infrastructure projects but agriculture sector remains a top priority.
4. Thera are large agriculture dependent business groups in Uganda that can spearhead the
implementation of solar pumps in the country.
5. Possibility of farmer contribution in pump costs is minimal.
6. Shakti pumps from India has proposed to supply solar pumps in the country by getting buyer’s
credit.
C. Date of the meeting – 24th June 2019
Agenda – One day consultative workshop on ISA country framework
Venue – Royale Imperial Hotel, Kampala
One day consultative workshop on ISA country framework was organized in Kampala which was
hosted by MEMD and MOFA. The workshop was well attended by the relevant stakeholders
including officials from government, the academicians, industry players and funding agencies. The
key objective of the workshop was to sensitize the stakeholders in Uganda on the focus areas of
ISA, update on the activities that have been undertaken, share the proposed roadmap going
forward and detail out areas wherein involvement of Uganda shall be required to take forward the
implementation of various programmes. A number of interactive sessions were held wherein
presentations were delivered on the various subjects and queries of the stakeholders were
discussed.
The session wise details are as follows:
1. Welcome address by Commissioner, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development
The Commissioner welcomed the ISA delegation and the stakeholders highlighting the objective of
the workshop. He mentioned that the key agenda of the workshop is to know about ISA and the
purpose is for ISA to know about Uganda and put a framework to work together towards the benefits
that can be realized from the platform. He emphasized on the need to come out with actionable
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items during the course of visit of ISA delegation, which could be taken forward for the programme
level implementation.
2. Key note speech by Director, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development
The honorable Director highlighted the objective of the visit of the delegation that is to develop a
country framework for the ISA programme. While giving a brief background about the energy sector,
he mentioned about the focus of Uganda to achieve 30% of energy needs from solar and that the
country looks forward to financial and technical benefits with association with ISA. He mentioned
that with an average solar radiation of 5.64 kWh/m2/day, Uganda’s has tremendous potential for
solar applications and thus the current focus is to exploit solar energy and policy framework within
the RE policy, 2007 which already exists in the country. Mentioning about the issue of electricity
access with about a quarter of country only having access to electricity, he said that solar could
possibly address this challenge.
He specifically emphasized on the potential of solar water pumps to increase the yield of food in
the country considering there are areas of food shortage despite abundant solar energy and the
solar water pumps being a high priority area for the country.
3. ISA Presentation by Member, ISA delegation
The presentation was initiated with an audio video sharing the objective with which ISA has been
established and the path taken by ISA since its inception including the various areas where ISA
has been involved. The presentation post the audio video shared the key focus areas of ISA, the
interventions that have been undertaken and the focus areas of the ISA going forward. Private
sector participants were interested to know the modalities under which they can participate in the
ISA programmes. It was discussed that the ISA framework currently is inter-governmental and ISA
would also like to engage with private sector. A task force on business association with ISA exists
between India and France and a request has been made for other countries to participate. Further
price discoveries of solar applications is being enabled where in private sector can participate. A
platform is being created (Infopedia) where private sector can provide solutions. Multi-lateral banks
under the ISA programme shall be supporting the private sector by covering the risks faced by the
private sector.
Participants were curious to know the possible role of ISA around the quality related aspects of
solar equipment’s and projects. It was informed that ISA is trying to establish a solar technology
resource centre in each country with a goal to set solar standardization. ISA is also consulting the
private players for setting up the standards for the solar pumps’ bid and a request has been made
to all the member countries for the same. However, member countries of Africa are of the view that
standards set for India are also good for Africa. The IEC standards are being considered which are
of the best quality. Further the standards are being set in discussion with NISE, manufacturers and
other experienced industry professionals.
4. Progress of Uganda’s engagement with ISA
Engagement of Uganda with ISA platform was presented including the number of trainees from
Uganda trained and the progress with regard to other programmes. The expectations of Uganda
from the ISA platform were also shared as a part of the presentation. Uganda has submitted a
request for 1,500 solar water pumping projects on the pilot demonstration basis. A request was
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also made to provide the 30,000 pumps as grant or soft loan. However, MEMD’s strategy is to
demonstrate the functioning of the 1,500 pumps before opting of other technologies.
5. Review of the demand aggregation by Member, ISA delegation
Details on the total demand received from various countries for solar pumps, solar rooftop and solar
based mini-grids was shared including the process followed for the demand aggregation and the
structure for country level task force which shall take the implementation of the various activities
under the taskforce.
6. Scaling Up Solar applications for agricultural use (SSAAU) by Member, ISA delegation
A detailed presentation was delivered providing introduction to SSAAU, the focus areas, overview
of solar pump technology, business models for solar pump deployment, details on demand
aggregation for solar water pumps and potential impact of solar water pumping programme.
Deliberations were held around the solar pumping projects among the participants. It was informed
that currently no subsidy or aid is proposed. The financing for solar pumps needs to be suitably
worked out. An appropriate financing framework in consultation with the country task force and the
multilateral financing agencies has to be worked out to decide on the possible financing model. On
the methodology of demand aggregation, ISA mentioned that the countries where the demand is
less, bid has been invited by aggregating demand of such countries. In case one country is a
laggard in implementation of the programme, suitable follow up will be done with the country task
force to speed the implementation of solar pumps.
7. Scaling Up Solar rooftop and Mini-grids by Member, ISA delegation
The presentation deliberated the relevance of solar rooftop and mini-grids for Uganda electricity
sector, the evolution of business models in the solar rooftop sector, the potential models in the mini-
grid sector, the possible models for implementation in Uganda and the challenges foreseen for
implementation.
Project officer from REA, Uganda mentioned that business models in mini-grids are still in the pilot
stage in the country and are challenged by sustainability. There are high tariffs and thus the subsidy
requirements and thus the anchor based business may be considered to be adopted.
Members of ISA delegation mentioned that CAPEX model is the initial model to be adopted for
solar rooftop (SRT) and to spur the growth subsidy is required. RESCO model starts with the
government since there is a surety of payment.
Major discussion took place around the supply and demand scenario in Uganda and in its context
relevance of solar rooftop and mini-grid projects. It was deliberated that the commercial interests
of the stakeholders need to be addressed for the system to work. The rooftop owners could be
given lease rent for installation of SRT systems. The question around the theft of equipment also
found its way in the discussion. The model for solar appliances involves joint ownership by the
community members, limiting the options for theft. Further technological innovations such as anti-
locking nuts limit the possibility of theft. On the anchor load, certain other productive usages apart
from telecom towers, such as a flour mill, oil expeller could also work as the anchor load.
8. ISA iSTAR centres by Member, ISA delegation
The presentation provided an overview of various online (infopedia) and offline resources to be
provided to the ISA members to enable the growth of solar technologies. An overview of ongoing
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training programmes and the respective funding agencies and corporate partners was all provided.
An MoU has been signed for facilitation of setting up of institution, between ECREEE and ISMA for
regulation of standards. On the infopedia, participants were informed that it will have following
counters:
i. Country counter with user name and password access
ii. Best practices video
iii. Interactive section for discussions between secretariat, NFP and other stakeholders
iv. Details on offline programmes for learning
Various deliberation around the training of officials under the ISA programmes took place. ISA
informed about the facilities in India for training on various facets of solar energy. NISE is
undertaking training programs for the past 40 years and have the required training infrastructure,
making the training programme cost effective. Further the modalities of sending ISA experts to
member country is in progress and a request has been received from Uganda and Sudan. Under
the Equinox programme ‘Ask for experts’, the ISA member countries will host the foreign experts
and the cost shall be borne by the ISA secretariat. With the partners of ISA such as World Bank,
study tours have been requested for ministers in the member countries. Even in India the training
is provided by Indians as well as German trainers providing training in India. iSTAR (Solar
Technology Application and Resource)-Centres to be established will also help in training in
Uganda. University of Soroti has radiation of 6.03 kWh/m2/day. Other universities including
Busitema are also interested in setting up STAR-Cs. iSTAR-Cs should be regional based to be able
to be accessible by all the farmers. The centre should be ready to accept the programmes with
focus on bankers, engineers and farmers. The test lab should also be there in iSTAR-C.
The workshop was brought to a close with concluding remarks by the Commissionaire MEMD,
Uganda and Program Director, ISA.
Note –
i. Director’s speech is attached as Annexure II
ii. List of participants is attached as Annexure III
iii. All the presentations of the session are attached as Annexure IV
9. Key takeaways and action points
Following key action points were agreed:
i. ISA in Uganda will have a taskforce having NFP, MEMD, MoFA and representatives from
various ministries such as Finance, Planning & Economic Development, Water and
Environment and Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries etc.
ii. Uganda will require financing for 1,500 solar pumps and after these will be scaling up for
30,000 SWPs.
iii. Government of Uganda will work on the solar water pump programmes on priority and can
participate in the rooftop, mini grid and street lighting programmes on a phased basis as well.
iv. During the workshop, there was expression of interest for production line for manufacturing
and assembly for solar technologies need to be established in the country to serve the region
and suitable planning for the same may be undertaken.
D. Date of the meeting – 25th June 2019
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Agenda – Programme for technical consultative workshop on ISA country framework
Venue – Royale Imperial Hotel, Kampala
Consultations with ministries, including MEMD, MWE , MOFA, MAAIF, Universities, USEA and
industry players were undertaken to further understand the scope for solar applications in Uganda
specifically solar water pumps, solar rooftops and mini-grids. List of participants is attached as
Annexure IV. Discussions were also held on the National Task Force to be established for ISA
activities in Uganda. Following are the key discussions undertaken around solar water pumping,
solar rooftop & Mini-grid and setting up of National Task Force:
1. Solar Water pumps
i. MEMD shall be the nodal agency, coordinating with Ministry of Finance, Planning & Economic
Development, MOFA, MAAIF, MWE, MOLG and other relevant stakeholders. The MEMD shall
be supported at the district and local level by the local bodies and officers of the relevant
ministries.
ii. MEMD has in the past also coordinated with health and education departments for various
programmes.
iii. Uganda currently has a National Irrigation policy for areas of 100 hectares and above and is
also exploring the irrigation provisions for areas less than 100 hectares.
iv. Two cropping seasons are there in Uganda dependent on the rainfall, March to June and
August to December with crops such as rice, maize, beans and millets grown in both the
seasons. However the rainfall during March to June is more consistent while rain is inconsistent
during August to December, when the irrigation shall be required.
v. Medium size farms with size between 500 ha to 1000 ha and large size farms greater than
1000 ha have a combined 6 number of irrigation systems in the country which are mainly
surface based drip irrigation.
vi. Small size farms have a total of 58 drip and sprinkle based irrigation systems which are driven
by solar.
vii. Diesel based pumps are rarely used in the country.
viii. Pump utilization is typically for 4 days in a week.
ix. The underground water has not been exploited much in the country and wherever it has been,
it has been largely through hand pumps.
x. Water table depth is 50 meters on an average but it varies significantly in the country and in
some areas can also be greater than 100 metres.
xi. For medium scale farms, in total 6 cooperatives are there. Small farmers typically do not form
cooperatives but they form water usage groups. In total 8 water usage groups with 15 farmers
each are present in Uganda.
xii. The target group of SWP to be procured under the ISA programme will be small farmers,
typically those not using irrigation.
xiii. For determination of demand of 30,000 SWPs, the NFP did not engage with the stakeholders
considering lack of clarity on the source of funding for installation of pumps and thus the
modalities are not clear.
xiv. The pumps will be installed across the country and the agro-ecological zones will determine
the required pumps.
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xv. Going forward a plan shall be prepared for implementation of the pumps once the financing for
SWPs is clear and the same shall be shared with the ISA secretariat.
xvi. There is a need for training to be provided along with the supply of pumps.
xvii. Some districts have plans for irrigation in their districts and the pumps could be distributed at
the district level.
xviii. GoU needs to clarify on the expectations from ISA with regard to 30,000 SWPs.
xix. After the ISA mission, the high commissioner of Uganda to India shall write to MoFA to share
the developments on the ground with regard to ISA activities with the ISA Secretariat.
xx. Government of Uganda (GoU) has a national development plan (NDP) and the discussion on
solar applications should be a part of the NDP.
xxi. In case there is requirement of less quantity of pumps in agriculture than as envisaged, GoU
may utilize balance quantities of solar pumps for other applications like drinking water for
communities.
xxii. Further, 30,000 solar water pumps are initial assessment and the demand may go up post
successful implementation to as high as 1, 00,000 pumps or more.
xxiii. By 2020, Uganda has a target of 1.5 million ha of land to be under irrigation. For
implementation of the same a proper plan is required. Considering only 0.5% of the irrigation
potential is realized, there is huge scope for SWPs.
xxiv. Agriculture is a focus areas for economic growth and thus SWP could not be ignored
considering irrigation is a requisite for growth of the agriculture.
xxv. The decision regarding areas where SWPs will be implemented is sovereign decision of the
GoU.
xxvi. Most of the irrigation requirement (almost 90%) is from the ground water and hence
submersible pumps would be the preferred option.
xxvii. Currently water is pumped to tanks for 1 h.a. of land and water is provided to farmers on
rotation basis.
xxviii. The water requirement is typically 10-25 m3/hr and the size of the pumps required shall be
varying. The efficiency of the pumps to be supplied shall be required.
xxix. The pumps are supplied in Uganda generally from Italy, China and India.
xxx. Gravity based irrigation is majorly deployed for 1,500 ha of plots which are rent out to smaller
farmers and water is provided as per the demand.
xxxi. For small scale farmer groups’ raising money is a challenge. For such farmers, irrigation
systems are provided by the government or the NGO
xxxii. The medium and large scale farms use loans through line of credit from AfDB for installation
of irrigation systems.
xxxiii. The pumps supplied are paid in three phases, advance, installation and post commissioning.
The pumps typically have a warranty for 3 years.
xxxiv. With regard to the funding agencies, UK export finance (for 920 solar pumps), World Bank and
GIZ are already providing loan based support in the country.
xxxv. Uganda credit Capitalization Company can provide finance directly to the farmers or to the
solar companies. The duration of the loan is 2-3 years with interest rate of 10-15% on reducing
balance basis.
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xxxvi. Currently there is no subsidy for SWPs in Uganda but in the past subsidy has been provided
for solar applications.
xxxvii. The challenges with regard to existing solar water programmes have not been significant. The
challenges have been with regard to lack of interconnection, manpower availability and ability
of the pumps to deliver sufficient power. Further land fragmentation is also a challenge.
xxxviii. Import of solar panels is not taxed, but the import of pumps is taxed. The USEA (Uganda Solar
Energy Association) shall be lobbying for tax exemption for pumps.
xxxix. With regard to awareness amongst the farmers, there is not much awareness with regard to
solar pumps and there is need to create awareness regarding the technology and the business
models.
xl. There is a need to look at affordability, intense awareness creation, natural farming, training
for pump maintenance to technicians and at the farm level,
xli. The pumps should not be given to the farmers for free and farmer should pay 10-20% of the
pump cost for them to take care of pumps.
xlii. The commercial banks provide credit at around 24% for RE projects.
xliii. GoU can look at commercial farmers which have big pumps and require more water. However
ISA shall not interact directly with the private players.
xliv. ISA could help create awareness, improve the affordability, create standardization and enable
setting up of production lines without compromise on quality.
xlv. The reports in following areas will be shared by MWE:
a. Solar irrigation experience
b. The water level availability
c. The farming techniques
2. Solar rooftop and mini-grids
i. Typically standalone solar applications are required for cooking and water heating purpose.
ii. Independent standalone solar rooftops are also deployed by Uganda telecommunications,
by health centres for refrigeration and air conditioning and by schools.
iii. The grid connective rooftops are not a priority at this stage considering power surplus
situation.
iv. REA is developing off-grid policy identifying areas of mini-grid and rooftop.
v. Currently there is a plan for RE strategy and plan for 2022 where grid will reach and where
grid will not reach.
vi. ISA can support GoU in development of roadmap for solar which can consist off-grid
including Solar Home System, street lights, cooling etc.
vii. Currently there is no net metering policy in the country.
viii. There is a need to increase demand for electricity in Uganda.
ix. There are mini-grid projects in the country through support from GIZ and WWF, however if
cheaper mini-grids can be developed, then GoU may work on mini-grids considering the
need for stable power.
3. Setting up of National Task Force
i. There may be a cell established which could be functional under NFP.
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ii. The National Task Force shall be constituted by GoU. A draft structure and roles for
members of the task force have been shared with GoU and the GoU shall revert on the
same.
iii. There is need to have a framework for the Government of Uganda to scale up solar energy
programmes in the country.
Note – List of participants is attached as Annexure V
E. Date – 26th June 2019
Agenda – Visit to Busitema University and Tororo Solar North Power Plant
Venue – Busitema University and Tororo
The ISA delegation along with NFP Uganda, High Commissioner of Uganda to India and other
members of MEMD and MoFA undertook field visits to Busitema University and Tororo solar power
plant to further understand the possible implementation of activities under the ISA framework.
1. Busitema University
Busitema University (BU) is one of the eight public universities and degree-awarding institutions in
the country. BU has its focus on the instruction of agricultural sciences, agricultural mechanization,
irrigation and agribusiness. It is one of the first multi campus universities established by law in
Uganda. The university has total 6 campuses in 6 towns and has undertaken a number of
programmes which have been a part of the national, regional and international plan.
With a grant from Government of Egypt, 4 MW grid connected solar plant is planned to be built on
the university campus.
Considering the university is an agricultural and engineering university and having proper
infrastructure & labs, it has been proposed by NFP Uganda, for setting up Centre of Excellence
(CoE) in the University for the SWP programme.
Following were the key points discussed during the deliberations of the ISA delegation with the
professors of the university including the VC and the dean:
i. The training programmes to be provided by the university would be at three levels:
a. Phase I: Vocational training
b. Phase II: National CoE
c. Phase III: Regional CoE
ii. The concept of STAR-Cs is at an evolving stage. These are planned to be set up as center
of excellence for solar energy. Initially the iSTAR-Cs may start with undertaking training
programmes approved by the National Council of Higher Education.
iii. The availability of existing facilities without requiring upfront investment is preferred for
having iSTAR-Cs.
iv. The institutions will be partnership based institutions wherein the ISA can support to develop
the curriculum, which can be approved by the National Council of Higher Education.
v. Some of the partners of ISA such Schneider foundation, Signify and Tata foundation are
supporting in establishment of STAR-Cs. These could provide solar equipment, training
curriculum and training faculties.
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vi. ISA through its financial partners such as AfDB, DFiD, World Bank, UNDP, and GIZ will
assist to set up iSTAR-C.
vii. The testing and certification facility for Uganda could be set up in the university.
viii. The university needs to explore how it can integrate capacity building for solar energy
applications in the existing programmes.
ix. Initially 2-3 academic staff of the university could be trained under the master trainer
programme.
x. Further Surya-Mitra training for technicians over 3 months, for persons nominated by the
university could be done in India.
xi. ISA has also launched an award for young scientists.
xii. A fellowship programme also exists in IIT Delhi wherein nominations could be made by the
university.
xiii. The concept note of ISA for STAR-Cs should be shared with the Commissioner, MEMD.
xiv. Going forward following are the next steps proposed:
xv. ISA will share the concept note and consent page for STAR-Cs with Commissioner, MEMD
and the same shall be shared by him with the university.
xvi. Based on the proposal of the university routed through NFP, the further activities shall be
undertaken by ISA.
2. Tororo solar north power plant
10 MW grid connected solar power plant has been set up in Tororo, Uganda in September 2017
and injects electricity into the grid, receiving a FiT of USD 0.16/kWh. The power generated is sold
directly to Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited for integration in the national
electricity grid. Since its commissioning the plant has injected close to 30 MUs in the grid, which is
around 17 MUs annually. The plant is majority owned by Italy headquartered, Building Energy SpA.
The team visited the plant to understand the layout and functioning of the various aspects of the
plant such as O&M, generation monitoring, grid interaction and security. A total of 50 MW of grid
connected solar PV plants have been installed in Uganda including the Tororo plant. The initial two
plants of 10 MW each were commissioned with FiT of USD 0.16/kWh and followed by 10 MW and
20 MW respectively at the FiT of USD 0.11/kWh. As per the new directive, FiT should be less than
USD 0.08 /kWh for new plants.
Note – List of participants is attached as Annexure VI
F. Date – 27th June 2019
Agenda – Discussion on the way forward and preparation of Aide Memoire and consultation with
Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) and Soroti University
Venue – Office of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, Kampala
A meeting of ISA delegation with NFP, MAAIF, KCCA, MEMD, and High Commissioner of Uganda
to India was held at the MEMD office. The objectives of the meeting was to deliberate on the
outcome of various consultations from the previous three days and prepare the draft aide memoire
for approval of GoU and ISA. During the discussion, it was agreed by the representative of MAAIF
that required information on the modalities of solar pump project like basis of 30,000 number of
pumps, method of selection of beneficiaries, irrigation area, type of irrigation, budget etc. will be
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provided. MAAIF has identified pilot districts to implement solar pump project, however these
numbers may significantly go up as the programme is implemented in various phases. GoU and
ISA will work together with financial partners to arrange the financing for the initial 30,000 solar
pumps. It is proposed that it will be GoU’s responsibility to tie up the resources and financing. ISA
will facilitate the discussions with financial partners. It was also agreed that initial demand of the
1500 solar pump pilot project on grant basis will not be pursued with ISA as it is not a financing
institution. However, the focus collaboration of ISA and GoU will remain on the 30,000 solar pump
project.
Since GoU has only signed the solar water pump programme of ISA, representative of MAAIF and
High Commissioner of Uganda to India emphasized on consideration of other programmes of ISA
simultaneously. MAAIF was of the view that various public buildings like hospitals, schools,
community buildings, and Government offices can be connected with solar rooftop or/and mini-grid
as the case may be to have better electricity access and security. There have been incidences
where due to power failure at the hospital patients have lost their lives. Based on these deliberations
among the ISA delegation, MAAIF, MEMD and the NFP, it was agreed that GoU will participate in
all five ISA programmes. However, the first priority for GoU will remain the solar water pump
programme.
A draft aide memoire was prepared, discussed and shared with the stakeholders and it was agreed
to finalize it the next day. This final draft document will be sent to the higher authorities for their
review, consent and approval. NFP informed that aide memoire shall require approval from legal
and the concerned ministries due to financial implications of the agreement. After the approval from
GoU, this document will be sent to ISA Secretariat. It will be signed after the ISA Secretariat accepts
the final version of the document as approved by GoU. NFP, however agreed to sign the minutes
of the meetings.
Note – List of participants is attached as Annexure VII
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G. Date – 28th June 2019
Agenda – Discussion and Finalization of Minutes of Meetings and draft Aide Memoire
Venue – Office of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, Kampala
Place – Kampala
Date - 28th June 2019
Mr. Wafula Wilson H.E. Ms. Grace Akello Mr. Rakesh Kumar
NFP ISA, Govt. of Uganda High Commissioner of Uganda to India ISA Mission Director
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Annexure I: ISA Team
S.No. Name Designation Organisation
1. Mr. Rakesh Kumar Programme Director International Solar Alliance
2. Mr. P C Sharma Deputy Director International Solar Alliance
3. Mr. Shishir Seth Senior Consultant International Solar Alliance
4. Mr. Vibhash Garg Director PWC on behalf of ISA
5. Mr. Harshit Nayyar Senior Consultant KPMG on behalf of ISA
Annexure II: Director’s speech
Annexure III: List of participants on 24th June 2019
Annexure IV: Session presentations
Annexure V: List of participants on 25th June 2019
Annexure VI: List of participants on 26th June
Annexure VII: List of participants on 27th June 2019
Annexure VIII: List of participants on 28th June 2019